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Topic: Getting squid ink stains off kayak  (Read 3284 times)

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ark

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Got the revo blotched up with squid ink during one of the outings. I was able to get some off right away by washing it with saltwater right there in the ocean but unfortunately I missed some areas which gave my kayak a tattoo that won't come off even with soap.
Any ideas what to use? I've heard magic eraser works but didn't want to scuff up the kayak.


Sailfish

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Have you try bleach?
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ark

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Have you try bleach?
Nopes. Will try that next. Thanks.


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Leave it. Think of it as a Badge of Honor!!
I fish, therefore I Cuss and Lie!


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Eventually it comes off, but man it stays around a good long time.  My problem is redwood seeds, that leave a pink stain on anything they are in contact with and water.  :smt013
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jkjhung

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Mr clean magic erasers work but shouldn’t go too crazy with it since it is an abrasive


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Dishwasher soap with bleach and a soft brush......


NowhereMan

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Leave it. Think of it as a Badge of Honor!!

+1

It should be against the bylaws of NCKA to remove such stains from a kayak, and anyone doing so should be excommunicated!
I don't like stuff that sucks.
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MooMoo Outdoors

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My problem is that I want to keep the squid stain forever but they keep coming off  :smt044 :smt044
https://youtube.com/channel/UC6mxd4WmuKFxDEozl7vuMzA

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Leave it. Think of it as a Badge of Honor!!

+1

It should be against the bylaws of NCKA to remove such stains from a kayak, and anyone doing so should be excommunicated!

This!!!
https://youtube.com/channel/UC6mxd4WmuKFxDEozl7vuMzA

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Califbill

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If squid ink is a protein, spray with hydrogen peroxide.  Also removes bloodstains from clothes.


ark

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Leave it. Think of it as a Badge of Honor!!

+1

It should be against the bylaws of NCKA to remove such stains from a kayak, and anyone doing so should be excommunicated!

This!!!

Hah. You're the squid king. How come your kayaks look like they're scrubbed and polished in your videos.


NowhereMan

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Leave it. Think of it as a Badge of Honor!!

+1

It should be against the bylaws of NCKA to remove such stains from a kayak, and anyone doing so should be excommunicated!

This!!!

Hah. You're the squid king. How come your kayaks look like they're scrubbed and polished in your videos.

Busted!
I don't like stuff that sucks.
    --- Butt-Head


MooMoo Outdoors

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Leave it. Think of it as a Badge of Honor!!

+1

It should be against the bylaws of NCKA to remove such stains from a kayak, and anyone doing so should be excommunicated!

This!!!

Hah. You're the squid king. How come your kayaks look like they're scrubbed and polished in your videos.

Busted!

I swear I don't scrub it  :smt044 :smt044 but I do (have to) rinse it with fresh water each time I land from saltwater.
https://youtube.com/channel/UC6mxd4WmuKFxDEozl7vuMzA

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I have a neon green sweater that has been stained with squid ink that I haven't been able to get out for years. It has just become my go to fishing sweater  :fish